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The 72 Melakarta Scheme and the Katapayadi Formula
Performing Arts: Carnatic Music · Chapter 3 · 3. Raga Classification
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- Janaka (melakarta) and janya ragas; rules a melakarta must satisfy
- Construction of the 72 melakartas: purvanga and uttaranga combinations; shuddha and prati madhyama halves
- The 12 chakras: names and the mnemonic syllables used for the melas within each chakra
- Katapayadi formula and its application to mela names